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Job vacancy at public service, July 2023

On behalf of Mtwara water Supply and Sanitation Authority (MTUWASA), Kahama -Shinyanga water supply and Sanitation Authority (KASHWASA), Shinyanga water supply and Sanitation Authority (SHUWASA), Tengeru Institute of Community Development (TICD), Marine Services Company Limited (MSCL), The State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) and Tanzania Mining Commission (TMC) Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) invites dynamic and suitable […]

Understanding Carbon Credits: A Path to Environmental Sustainability

  Introduction As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, innovative solutions are emerging to mitigate the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions. One such solution is the concept of carbon credits. In this post, we will explore what carbon credits are, how they work, and their role in fostering environmental sustainability. What Are […]

SI 2023 Environmental & Energy Economics

DATE July 24-25, 2023 (US Eastern Time) LOCATION Hotel Marlowe, Serrano Ballroom, 25 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge, MA and zoom.us and YouTube ORGANIZERS Tamma Carleton and Matthew Kotchen  Presenters, upload your paper or slides. NBER conferences are by invitation. All participants are expected to comply with the NBER’s Conference Code of Conduct. Summer Institute master schedule Monday, July 24 8:30 am […]

Forest Fires in the Miombo Woodland and Their Impact to Climate Change

Frequent and intense fires in miombo woodlands elevate its potential to impact climate change. Fires in the miombo directly result in GHG emission, thereby suppressing the woodland’s potential to mitigate carbon emission through the mortality of plant species, reduction of forest growth rate, and upsetting the entire equilibrium of forest ecosystem mainly through plant species […]

An increased Resistance to Global Shipping Emission Tax

At crunch talks in London, Latin American nations led by Brazil have fought against a tax on the emissions of the global shipping sector. The media is not allowed to watch the talks, hosted by the United Nation’s shipping arm in London, but six sources in the room said Latin American countries were most vocal […]

Bamboo opens up a new hope for funiture business

The global bamboo furniture market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.65% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030 and reach USD 20.26 billion by 20301. The sector is expected to reach USD 21.25 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.10% during the forecast period of 2023 to 20302. The global bamboo furniture […]

Saving the world: 2023 sees Amazon deforestation down 40% so far

We may be seeing change occur in the battle against Amazon deforestation, with government data reporting a 40% reduction in land clearing when compared with the same period in 2022 Brazillian President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has promised a crackdown on deforestation and to protect Indigenous people from the illegal enterprises driving its rise. “I am […]

Reversing Environmental Degradation in Africa and Asia — Project Grants

Grant Call 1: Project Grants – Stage 1 Concept Notes Status: Open Grant type Project grant Grant size: £200,000 – £500,000 (GBP) Expected number of grants: 18 – 21 Duration of grants: 2 to 4 years Opening date (Stage 1 Concept Notes): 14 June 2023 Deadline date (Stage 1 Concept Notes): 31 July 2023, 23:59 British Summer […]

Paris International Forum to End Plastic Pollution in Cities

Our planet is choking on plastics. The problem of plastic pollution is particularly acute in urban areas, where high population densities and concentrated economic activity generate significant amounts of consumption and waste. 75% of the total plastic waste generation comes from municipal solid waste streams, much of it will end up in landfills, waterways, and the ocean, […]